Youngest Player to Debut as a Cricketer in ODI Cricket – Individual Match Records and Statistics
Check out the top 5 ODI debutants who are under 25. Pakistan’s Hasan Raza currently owns the record. At only 14 years and 233 days old, he made his ODI debut.
Image Credit: twitter.com/@razahassanmushIn its almost 50-year existence, numerous young players have made their ODI debuts. And some of them went on to become the greatest of their generations. Sachin Tendulkar, who made his debut at the age of 16, is the best example; the world has known since that time that he will be a great.
Youngest Player to Debut in ODI International Cricket:
| Age | Player | Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 years, 223 days | Hasan Raza | Pakistan | 30 October 1996 |
| 15 years, 116 days | Mohammad Sharif | Bangladesh | 7 April 2001 |
| 15 years, 258 days | Gurdeep Singh | Kenya | 4 October 2013 |
| 15 years, 273 days | Nitish Kumar | Canada | 18 February 2010 |
| 15 years, 335 days | Rohit Paudel | Nepal | 3 August 2018 |
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Hasan Raza: 14 years, 223 days
This Pakistani player holds the record for making his ODI debut at the youngest age ever. He made his debut on October 30, 1996, in Quetta against Zimbabwe. At just 14 years old, he made his national debut, which proves he was a prodigal talent who was quickly propelled to the world stage where he could compete with the finest in the business. It was a remarkable debut for the young player at the top level of the game because he also contributed a useful Innings of 11 runs and helped his country win that match.
Mohammad Sharif: 15 years, 116 days
The second-youngest player to make his or her ODI debut is this guy from Bangladesh. On April 7, 2001, in Harare, he played his first game against Zimbabwe. At that time, Bangladesh was a brand-new squad competing on the international scene, thus it was exciting to see such young athletes make their debuts for the nation. He achieved a long-held goal of playing for his country, and he even performed admirably in his first game, scoring 13 crucial runs for his team and taking 3 wickets. Despite the fact that his team lost, this outstanding performance demonstrated that he was destined for greatness in the future.
Gurdeep Singh: 15 years, 258 days
This Kenyan cricketer of Indian descent held the distinction of making his ODI debut at the age of 16, making him the third-youngest debutant ever at the international level. Being so young, this player inspired other aspiring young Kenyan athletes to make their national team debuts. On October 4, 2013, he faced Afghanistan in his first game. Although he was unable to have a meaningful impact during the game, his future was bright, and he was in a position where he might serve Kenya for many years.
Nitish Kumar: 15 years, 273 days
At the age of 15, he made his international cricket debut for Canada. He was a rising cricket star. He became the country’s youngest cricketer to represent Canada, which is an accolade for any athlete. He was chosen to play St. on the most prestigious international stage at such a young age because he was a child prodigy. The fact that his side won the game made it a really special debut for him, one he will always treasure. On February 18, 2010, at Sharjah, he played his first game against Afghanistan.
Rohit Paudel: 15 years, 335 days
He represented Nepal on the international stage and made his ODI debut as the fifth-youngest player ever. He is also the youngest player from Nepal to play cricket at the highest level. On August 3, 2018, he made his international debut against the Netherlands. His team triumphed, and he will always cherish that memory.
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